James Collins warns West Ham cannot expect Dimitri Payet to dazzle every week

James Collins admits West Ham cannot keep relying on Dimitri Payet.
The Hammers were staring a fifth straight defeat in the face until Payet rescued a 1-1 draw with a stunning solo goal against Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The were trailing to Cristhian Stuani's header when Payet picked up the ball out on the left and promptly beat half the Middlesbrough outfield players before slotting past goalkeeper Victor Valdes.
The France star turned Antonio Barragan on the wing, breezed past Marten de Roon on the edge of the area and then skipped away from Calum Chambers and Ben Gibson before leaving... read more

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